Pádraig Harrington has announced the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind’s Nationwide Golf Challenge, in association with TopDog Golfer, will take place on 10 and 11 June.
The unique competition offers golfers across the Country the opportunity to compete in the Open Singles Competition.
Golfers will play on their own course/club competition and upload their scores through the TopDog Golfer app.
Pádraig Harrington, pictured with Puppy in Training Fritz
Participating players will compete for a variety of prizes, including a Wilson golf bag signed by Pádraig.
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind provides Guide Dogs to those who are vision impaired and Assistance Dogs to families of children with autism.
Their work provides life-changing independence and mobility to many people and their families every year.
This year, they are aiming to change many more lives, and they hope this event will go a long way to helping them achieve their goal.
Further details are available at www.guidedogs.ie, or sign up by downloading the TopDog Golfer App on IOS or Android and entering the 'IGDB Challenge'.
So, it's time to tee up, and you can help to change lives today!
The Dubliner shows tremendous generosity after hitting spectator with a tee shot.
Sticking with Harrington and a touching moment that epitomizes the golfing legend.
While participating in Sunday's Senior PGA Championship, his tee shot on the 16th inadvertently struck a spectator on the head.
Padraig Harrington’s incredibly generous gesture after hitting spectator in head with golf ball https://t.co/eUg47PEgJ7 pic.twitter.com/aUA19syIOk
— GolfWRX (@GolfWRX) May 30, 2023
Following the mandatory inspection of the injured party, with the offer of a signed golf ball, the eagle-eyed fan made quite the impression.
So much so, that Harrington handed him $300 from his wallet and wished him a good evening.
A kind gesture by Padraig Harrington after striking a fan with his drive on the 16th. 🤝
📺: #SrPGAChamp on @NBC and @peacock pic.twitter.com/KHMUioFqEA
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) May 28, 2023
Unfortunately, another senior major wasn't on the cards for the 51-year-old, with Steve Stricker coming from behind for the first time in his six majors titles.
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